G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.
Customs (Tariff)
Trump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars
President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week.
U.S. Court Agrees to Keep Trump Tariffs Intact as Appeal Gets Underway
The appeals court’s decision delivered an important but interim victory for the Trump administration.
Trump Declares Dubious Emergencies to Amass Power, Scholars Say
In disputes over protests, deportations and tariffs, the president has invoked statutes that may not provide him with the authority he claims.
Trump Tells Walmart to ‘Eat the Tariffs’ After Retailer Says Prices Could Rise
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is just one of several companies that have said they will be forced to pass on the costs of President Trump’s global tariffs to consumers.
In High-Stakes Negotiations, Trump’s Opponents Are Learning His Patterns
President Trump often takes maximalist positions, only to back down and declare a win. His opponents are catching on.
Carvana, a Used Car Retailer, Thinks Trump’s Tariffs Could be Good for Business
The chief executive of Carvana, which sells used cars online, said President Trump’s tariffs could help his company by increasing demand for its vehicles.
Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?
Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to sell a small, spartan electric truck that comes with no paint, stereo or touch-screens.
Trump’s China Deal Frees Up Shipping. Will Goods Pour Into the U.S.?
The temporary lowering of tariffs may compel some U.S. businesses to order goods that they had held off buying after President Trump raised them to 145 percent.
Tariff Truce With China Demonstrates the Limits of Trump’s Aggression
President Trump’s triple-digit tariffs on Chinese products disrupted global trade — but haven’t appeared to result in major concessions from Beijing.